Synopses & Reviews
A practical, authoritative examination of the diverse challenges of physical education programs for special needs children
About the Author
Douglas C. Wiseman is a Professor and Accreditation Coordinator at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
Table of Contents
SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION. CHAPTER 1. DEFINING THE PROBLEM. CHAPTER 2. PHYSICAL AND MOTOR GROWTH. CHAPTER 3. PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAM ORGANIZATION. SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES. CHAPTER 4. PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND POSTURAL FITNESS DISORDERS. CHAPTER 5. SENSORY DISABILITIES: VISION AND HEARING. CHAPTER 6. CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS. CHAPTER 7. MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: ACQUIRED AND CONGENITAL. CHAPTER 8: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. CHAPTER 9. MENTAL DISABILITIES. CHAPTER 10. BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS. CHAPTER 11. THE GIFTED. CHAPTER 12. LEARNING DISABILITIES. CHAPTER 13. OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS. SECTION III: PROGRAMS IN ACTION. CHAPTER 14. ADAPTED GAMES AND SPORTS. CHAPTER 15. OUTINGS, CAMPING, AND AQUATICS. CHAPTER 16. SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND WHEELCHAIR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. CHAPTER 17. MAKING YOUR OWN SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. CHAPTER 18. EVALUATION: PRODUCT AND PROCESS. CHAPTER 19. RECORD KEEPING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. CHAPTER 20. EPILOGUE. APPENDIX A: AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. APPENDIX B: CHECKLIST FOR BRACES AND WHEELCHAIRS. APPENDIX C: DEVELOPMENTAL EXERCISES WITHOUT APPARATUS. APPENDIX D: DEVELOPMENTAL EXERCISES WITH APPARATUS. APPENDIX E: SUGGESTED EXERCISES FOR RELAXATION. APPENDIX F: ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER-FREE DESIGN CODES.